Definitions

pleasant

[plez-uhnt] / ˈplɛz ənt /

ADJECTIVE

acceptable; friendly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable amiable amusing bland charming cheerful congenial cool cordial delightful engaging enjoyable fun gracious homey likable lovely mild pleasing pleasurable polite refreshing satisfying sweet

WEAK

affable civil civilized convivial copacetic delectable diplomatic enchanting fine fine and dandy genial good-humored gratifying jolly jovial kindly mild-mannered nice obliging social soft sympathetic urbane welcome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated bad bitter boring disagreeable discordant gloomy harsh hateful incompatible mean nasty offensive repulsive rude sad severe ugly unenjoyable unfriendly ungracious unhappy unlikeable unpleasant

WEAK

bothersome troubling unacceptable worrisome

Example Sentences

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At the same time, the author’s easy way with an anecdote makes reading “Advance Britannia” effortlessly pleasant.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stay for the pleasant, upscale setting that retains its character.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surprise — much less pleasant surprise — is a rare sensation these days.

From Salon

And Please, a slick piece of harmonic pop, is perfectly pleasant without leaving a lasting impression.

From BBC

If evenings were pleasant, daytimes grew increasingly tense.

From Literature